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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LK04 YLAMOT history

LK04 YLA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 333,663 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

LK04 YLA blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
333,663 km
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,484 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YLA was last recorded at 333,663 km on 25 Apr 2023, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2015: 34,428 miles, lower than 123,917 miles on 24 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
333,663 km · 22 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
14,484 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 333,663 km
  • 2022 – 317,052 km
  • 2021 – 299,130 km
  • 2020 – 290,699 km
  • 2019 – 281,755 km
  • 2018 – 269,897 km
  • 2017 – 254,617 km
  • 2016 – 234,566 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass333,663 km
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dis-coloured (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass333,663 km3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    333,663 km
    Test number
    788714908646
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dis-coloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail333,663 km1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,663 km
    Test number
    760631886164
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dis-coloured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass317,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    317,055 miles
    Test number
    858363070996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail317,052 km (+17,922)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,052 km
    Test number
    254265781228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass299,130 km (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    299,130 km
    Test number
    782727134182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail299,117 km (+8,418)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,117 km
    Test number
    863757673367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass290,699 km (+8,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    290,699 km
    Test number
    431173500215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass281,755 km (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    281,755 km
    Test number
    516857518183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass269,897 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    269,897 km
    Test number
    993363028016
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexible hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail269,894 miles8 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,894 miles
    Test number
    804598825140
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working Flickering (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexible hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass254,617 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    254,617 km
    Test number
    320592618299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail254,617 km (+20,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,617 km
    Test number
    533533714693
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  13. Pass234,566 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    234,566 km
    Test number
    909198136356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail234,566 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,566 km
    Test number
    359814846886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass134,433 miles (+100,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,433 miles
    Test number
    958284775113
    • NoteSame advisotys on test 905443175127
  16. Fail34,428 miles (-89,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    905443175127
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass123,917 miles (+9,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,917 miles
    Test number
    635045474161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass114,618 miles (+15,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    139359963130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass98,804 miles (+19,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,804 miles
    Test number
    209768372125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  20. Pass79,136 miles (+15,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    319705601194
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass63,266 miles (+20,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    662529960171
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass43,139 miles (+17,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    414442839124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass25,417 miles (+12,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    223430038476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,643 miles
    Test number
    730022927167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YLA

Does LK04 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YLA expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YLA?
The MOT on LK04 YLA expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YLA done?
LK04 YLA was recorded at 333,663 km at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 14,484 km a year.
Has LK04 YLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 YLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 YLA find?
LK04 YLA passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dis-coloured; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, and 8 more.

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